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HYDROELECTRIC PLANTSEmsworth L&D Hydroelectric Project
Emsworth L&D Hydroelectric Project is a 20.4 MW planned hydroelectric plant in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, operated by Rye Development.
Plant statusIn planning
- Planning (current stage)
- Consented (not yet reached)
- Construction (not yet reached)
- OperatingTarget Oct 2030 (not yet reached)
- Closed (not yet reached)
Planned start of operation reported to EIA: Oct 2030.
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Generators
Each generating unit EIA lists at this plant.
| Unit | Technology | Capacity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| NA1 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6.8 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA2 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6.8 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
| NA3 | Conventional Hydroelectric | 6.8 MW | Planned, approvals not yet sought |
Plant details
- Operator
- Rye Development
- Location
- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
- Balancing authority
- PJM
- Sector
- IPP Non-CHP
- Capacity
- Planned: 20.4 MW
- EIA plant ID
- 62433
Location
40.5031, -80.0894
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Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, Form EIA-860M, September 2026. Planned dates are targets reported by the developer and often change. Report a problem